Product Description

Build a Tainan Air Group Zero fighter with Eduard's masterpiece parts.

[About the actual device]
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter was a fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Pacific War.
Its exceptional maneuverability and range, combined with the skills of its highly trained pilots, overwhelmed and astonished the American forces in the early stages of the war.
It made its first flight in 1939 and began operational deployment in 1940.
Improvements were continuously made throughout the war, and it remained in service until the end of the war.
The first type was officially adopted as the Type 11 in 1940.
Later, the Type 21 appeared as a full-fledged mass-production model.
The engine is a Sakae 12 type.
The lack of engine power was compensated for by thoroughly reducing the aircraft's weight, resulting in high performance.
The aircraft was equipped with two 20mm cannons in the wings and two 7.7mm cannons in the nose.
As the war progressed, Japan was at a disadvantage due to the superior resources, development of new aircraft, and adaptations to aerial combat tactics of the American forces. However, it remained a representative Japanese fighter aircraft that played an active role throughout the entire war.
Following the Manchurian Incident, donations from citizens to the military began, and in 1932, donations for the procurement of military aircraft also started.
These aircraft, manufactured with donations from the public, were called "Aikoku-go" (Patriotic Aircraft) by the Army and "Hokoku-go" (Patriotic Aircraft) by the Navy.

[About the product]
This model is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Zero fighter, the main carrier-based fighter aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy that played an active role in the Pacific War.
This model is based on the early A6M2b, or Type 21.
The parts are made by Eduard, a company renowned for its sharp finishes.
- The refined proportions are reproduced with great atmosphere.
Eduard's unique style, evident in details such as the shape of the fuselage and wings, as well as the panel lines and wing surface texture, effectively conveys the appeal of the Zero fighter.
- The Sakae engine is also meticulously modeled in the nose.
The mechanical reproduction of the cylinders and rods is also a major attraction.
- The engine cowl shape is also accurately reproduced.
The cockpit features detailed models of the floor, side walls, seats, and instrument panel.
The canopy can be assembled in either the open or closed position.
The markings include those for the Tainan Naval Air Group's "Hokoku" aircraft and those for the Kanoya Naval Air Group's fighter squadron. You can choose which one to finish.

[Main Features]
- A 1/48 scale replica of the Zero Fighter Type 21.
• Parts are made by Eduard.
- Japanese instruction manual manufactured by Platz
The decals include markings for the Tainan Naval Air Group's "Patriotic Aircraft" and aircraft of the Kanoya Air Group fighter squadron.

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

AE-64

JAN code

4545782136265

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